ICD-10-PCS Table: Radiation Therapy - Lymphatic and Hematologic System - Brachytherapy

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table D71: Radiation Therapy - Lymphatic and Hematologic System - Brachytherapy. Use the interactive builder below, review all possible character options, or browse the complete list of valid 7-character codes to construct an inpatient procedure code for the 2025 coding year.

Build Procedure Code for Table D71:

Current Code: D71????

All Possible Options for Characters in Table D71:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Bone Marrow
  • 1 - Thymus
  • 2 - Spleen
  • 3 - Lymphatics, Neck
  • 4 - Lymphatics, Axillary
  • 5 - Lymphatics, Thorax
  • 6 - Lymphatics, Abdomen
  • 7 - Lymphatics, Pelvis
  • 8 - Lymphatics, Inguinal
Char 5: Character 5
  • 9 - High Dose Rate (HDR)
  • B - Low Dose Rate (LDR)
Char 6: Character 6
  • 6 - Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
  • 7 - Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
  • 8 - Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
  • 9 - Iodine 125 (I-125)
  • B - Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
  • C - Californium 252 (Cf-252)
  • Y - Other Isotope
Char 7: Character 7
  • 1 - Unidirectional Source
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table D71:

No valid code combinations found or detailed axis definitions are missing for this table.

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table D71 (Brachytherapy of Lymphatic and Hematologic System)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table D71 belongs to the Radiation Therapy section, specifically addressing procedures within the Lymphatic and Hematologic System body system, and focuses on the root operation of Brachytherapy.

A complete 7-character ICD-10-PCS code from this table is constructed as follows:

  • Character 1 (Section): D - Radiation Therapy
  • Character 2 (Body System): 7 - Lymphatic and Hematologic System
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): 1 - Brachytherapy
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the brachytherapy.
  • Character 5 (Character 5): Defines the technique (e.g., Open, Percutaneous) used to reach the procedure site.
  • Character 6 (Character 6): Indicates if a device was used during the brachytherapy and its type.
  • Character 7 (Character 7): Provides additional specific information or clarifies the procedure.

Accurate assignment of each character based on the operative report and the detailed definitions within the ICD-10-PCS system is essential for correct coding. This page lists all valid options and combinations for table D71 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.